{1935}-provided work relief for the 

unemployed, who got jobs building schools, playgrounds, airports and fixing roads. Specifically interested in Direct Relief, Work Relief

Federal Deposit Insurance

Corporation (FDIC)

Glass-Steagall Banking Act (1933)- established the ______________, which protects consumers by insuring deposits up to $2500. (an amount 

later raised $5000 during the D), gave Social Security to the elderly, Progressive Dream 

 (1938)- established the minimum wage, forty hours as the maximum work week, and the abolition of child labor

___________-made it easier for unorganized workers to establish a union at their place of work, prohibited employers from participating in “unfair labor practices,” and created the Board to conduct elections to form unions

Emergency Banking Act

 (1933)- allowed for Federal government inspection of all U.S. 

banks, allowing those with sufficient assets to receive a license from the Treasury 

Department as well as to reopen

-Federal agency established under the 

National Industrial Recovery Act, responsible for centralized planning of industrial 

production through price-controls and resource allocatio

Social Security Act (1935)

 established: 1) pensions for workers who retired at the age of sixty-five and older; 2) the Federal unemployment insurance system; and 3) public 

assistance for dependent mothers with children

_________  - caution, restraint, because of the need for support by Southern Democrats in 1964. Appointment of African Americans to positions in the Federal 

Government, to the Federal courts. Work with _________ organizations to register more African American voters. 

Dr. King’s philosophy-combined _______ and the teachings of the _______.Very much in the Protestant Christian tradition (not radical). Nonviolence demonstrates “the redemptive love of Christ.” Goal-“the Beloved Community.”

________-abolished segregation in all public facilities; established the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to investigate any discrimination based on race, national origin or sex in the workplace; prohibited federal funds to any institution practicing discrimination

____________- Soviets build “offensive” missiles and launch sites in Cuba, 

Kennedy declares a “strict quarantine” (naval blockade of the island), warns Soviets any 

missiles launched from Cuba would be considered “an attack on America.” American 

forces on highest alert ever. Soviet ships approaching Cuba eventually turned back. Kennedy’s finest moment-now viewed by many as a strong leader

__________- gave the Attorney General the power to supervise voter registration in areas where less than half of the minority residents of voting age were registered

non-violent demonstrations in _____________ led by Dr. King to end racial discrimination in the city -marchers met the  brutal tactics ordered by Police Commissioner “Bull” Conner, millions of northern whites looked on in horror as Conner’s “massive resistance”  was seen on television. 

___________-chairman of SNCC.  

1966- we want “black power” Emphasized  racial pride “black is beautiful” African American history, interest in African heritage Black Studies Programs African clothing Black or “Afro American” preferred terms Black Independence (Nationalism) “Separatist impulse” 

________-led the Black Muslims-pride and self-acceptance among African Americans Most popular and controversial Complete Racial separation Emphasis on morality –“wake up, clean up, and stand up.” 1964-pilgimage to Meccah

_________- “we make the statement, quoting Chairman Mao, that political power comes through the barrel of a gun” Supported the “oppressed” against a “racist-capitalist” state. violence to achieve goals 

_________-end social and economic discrimination against women, Liberation. Women wanted equal treatment and respect.While college-educated, yet still paid half of what a man was making

Betty Friedan wrote _________. Women felt a sense of discontent-that had given up career dreams for the home. Had low self-esteem. Major theme-women’s unhappiness could be traced to cultural values-which kept women oppressed while promising to improve their lives. Family and home and children-were not the answer

Johnson continued sending more advisors and $$ to the government of _________

___________-American ships engage in battle with North Vietnamese patrol boats in the Gulf of Tonkin.  American ships patrolled North Vietnamese coasthelping secret ASVN raids, and gathering intelligence

______________-Johnson’s request for “a blank check” to assist the government of South Vietnam. Congressional authorization for the U.S. to “repel aggression” in Southeast Asia –all measures to stop an armed attack on the U.S

The __________ coverage-the evening news coverage demonstrated the ugliness and tragedy of the war, leading growing numbers of Americans to question U.S. involvement in the War.

__________-On the day of the Vietnamese New Year, (when fighting usually stopped), the Viet Cong launched surprise attacks throughout South Vietnam. The American Embassy in Saigon was raided. The “turning point” of the Vietnam War, and covered by the TV networks,  the Tet Offensive convinced Americans that the war was stalemated, and led to LBJ’s decision to drop out of the race for President

Assassination of _______ killed in April 1968

Assassination of ______-(brother of the slain President) killed while seeking the Democratic nomination for President. To many Americans, the country seemed to be literally coming apart. Mood of the country had shifted